Novak Djokovic's shock withdrawal from next week's Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion's fans as he heads to the French Open without winning a match on clay this season,

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the 2025 Rome Masters, marking his first absence since 2007 and raising concerns about his readiness for the French Open.

Novak Djokovic made his debut at the Rome Open in 2007 and, from that point on, maintained an impressive streak of 18 consecutive appearances through 2024. This year’s absence marks the first time the Serbian star will miss the tournament in the Italian capital.